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Chemistry Major, B.A.

While any of the degrees offered by the department provides the opportunity for professional school admission, the Bachelor of Arts in chemistry, with fewer credit hours than the B.S. degree, allows students to explore other disciplines through electives, providing the well-rounded educational experience professional schools seek.

Degree Requirements

Requirements for a B.A. in chemistry:

BIO 198General Biology I

3
BIO 198LGeneral Biology I Laboratory

1
CHE 152General Chemistry I

3
CHE 153LGeneral Chemistry I Laboratory

1
CHE 154General Chemistry II

3
CHE 155LGeneral Chemistry II Laboratory

1
CHE 232Organic Chemistry I

3
CHE 233LOrganic Chemistry I Laboratory

1
CHE 234Organic Chemistry II

3
CHE 235LOrganic Chemistry II Laboratory

1
CHE 310Analytical Chemistry

4
CHE 310LAnalytical Chemistry Laboratory

0
PHY 200General Physics I

4
PHY 200LGeneral Physics I Laboratory

0
PHY 201General Physics II

4
PHY 201LGeneral Physics II Laboratory

0
MAT 260Calculus I

4
MAT 261Calculus II

4
CHE 245Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry

4
CHE 245LIntermediate Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

0
CHE 305Applied Physical Chemistry

3
 

One of the following:

CHE 317Foundations of Biochemistry

4
CHE 320Biochemistry

3
PHY 205 /PHY 205L can substitute for PHY 200 /PHY 200L, and PHY 206 /PHY 206L can substitute for PHY 201 /PHY201L.

Total Credit Hours: 50-51